(Prior art from 2000+ years ago.) The first 29 letters (out of 124) that Seneca wrote, to his friend Lucilius, end with a quotation—the "daily dole" referenced

(Prior art from 2000+ years ago.) The first 29 letters (out of 124) that Seneca wrote, to his friend Lucilius, end with a quotation—the "daily dole" referenced below—from writings that have impressed Seneca. He ends his letter 6 this way: <quote> Meanwhile, as I owe you the daily dole, I will tell you what pleased me today in the writings of Hecaton: "Do you ask what progress I have made? I have begun to be a friend to myself." Valuable progress indeed: he will never be alone. Believe me, such a person will be a friend to everyone. Farewell. </quote>